Bamora, the extra mile

I’ve worked up this ‘Bamora’ study, modified the background to this study of the ship ‘Bamora‘.  If we (my client and I) are still not happy I’ll make another drawing and another until we are as content a bonsun with a barrel of rum. 
I was not satisfied with the scale of the background, the relation – ship and distance between background and ship.  Bamora drawing 26.11.14 (50) IMG_2380

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ROUTE DU RHUM

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, congratulations Robin!! This legendary Englishman has finished third place in French solo Transatlantic race, the Route du Rhum. Sir Robin, 75, still has what it takes. His first great result celebrated in “Roaring Forties” (we have a few prints signed by Robin Knox-Johnston & the artist Gordon Frickers left from £147.00 from Print Gallery) … Read more

Bamora and Gaillac

An urgent great commission, the ship ‘Bamora’ in Sydney Harbour’ circa 1965 & I’m really looking forward to painting Bamora, a classic cargo ship.

Working sketch, one of several exploring how the job could be done
Working sketch, one of several exploring how the job could be done

This new painting is overdue my starting so I am / was very anxious to return to Gaillac.

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Mr. Turner, J M W

The film Mr. Turner,  I’ve been looking forward to it having seen a trailer.

Last evening I had the very good fortune to see this film in the company of the remarkable painter David Folley, then enjoy a dinner and discussion with Mr. Folley.

Mr. Folley liked the film Mr. Turner; I thought the film Mr.Turner very disappointing.

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Fisherman’s Friend

Another nice piece of news, I have been asked to be a judge for a National Photographic competition for Fishstock/Fishermens Mission and provide a paint as first prize, based on the winning entry.